"Persevere! For several months the classes took SO much mental concentration and mind-to-body connection, it was (in a good way!) tiring and mentally challenging! But the more you practise the more ease and flow there is."
Why did you join re-centre and what were the symptoms you were facing at the time? Can you talk a little bit about how your symptoms improved?
It was lockdown and I really sensed I needed to start attending to my body more! Just so happened to get your re-centre email and it felt like the universe was offering me what I needed! At the time I still had some abdominal weakness (not massive diastasis but a bit) and occasional urine leakage.
How have your symptoms improved since joining re-centre?
Great improvement with my symptoms almost gone.
How did Hypopressives help alleviate your symptoms and what other changes have you noticed on a personal level, such as posture, waistline, mental health or other?
Improvement in abdominal wall strength and massive reduction in leaking. Skipping classes results in increased leakage, attributing the improvement to pelvic floor work. Additional benefits included reduced lower back ache, better sleep after Monday classes, and improved posture awareness.
Would you recommend re-centre to all mothers?
Yes
Did you have any doubts before you started? If so, what were they?
Not really :) I knew Simone from before and knew that I would get so much out any class she teaches!
How were doubts alleviated? For instance, through the fundamentals session, a one-to-one chat with me or by doing the classes and immersing yourself in the practice.
It was really helpful having the option of the short 1:1 chats to make sure I had understood certain cues, etc.
What advice and tips would you share with women who have just joined re-centre. What would you recommend they do as they start getting into the practice?
Persevere! For several months the classes took SO much mental concentration and mind-to-body connection, it was (in a good way!) tiring and mentally challenging! But the more you practise the more ease and flow there is.
What type of routine works best for you?
One 1-hour live class weekly, valuing the group setting for motivation. Interested in shorter live classes but struggles with consistency on recorded videos.
